SBI Clerk Computer Based Solved Paper[Competitive Exam]

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SBI Clerk Computer Based Solved Paper

1. Compiler is the(a) name given to the computer operator(b) part of the digital machine to store the information(c) translator of source program to object(d) part of arithmetic logic unit(e) operator of Boolean AlgebraAns (c) 2. Main memory is(a) Random Access Memory (b) Read only Memory(c) Serial Access Memory (d) None of theseAns (a) 3. Which of the following is the smallest and fastest computer imitating brain working?(a) Supercomputer (b) Quantum Computer(c) Param-10,000 (d) IBM chipsAns (b) 4. A compact disc (CD) is a data storage of the type(a) Magnetic (b) Optical (c) Electrical (d) ElectromechanicalAns (a) 5. Which of the following is not as language for computer programming?(a) WINDOWS (b) PASCAL (c) BASIC(d) COBOL (e) All of theseAns (a) 6. What are the two basic types of memory that your computer uses?(a) RAM (b) RW/RAM (c) ROM (d) ERAM (e) POSTAns (a)7. The term gigabyte refers to(a) 1024 bytes (b) 1024 kilobytes (c) 1024 megabytes(d) 1024 gigabytes (e) None of the aboveAns (c) 8. A computer with CPU speed around 100 million instructions per second & with the word length of around 64 bits is known as(a) Super computer (b) Mini computer (c) Micro computer(d) Micro computer (e) None of the aboveAns (a) 9. What digits are representative of all binary numbers?(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) Both (a ) and (b) (d) 3 (e) None of the aboveAns (c) 10. To locate a data items for storage is(a) Field (b) Feed (c) Database(d) Fetch (e) None of the aboveAns (d) 11. Off-line operation is the operation of devices without the control of(a) Memory (b) CPU (c) ALU(d) Control unit (e) None of the aboveAns (b)12. A type of line printer that uses an embossed steel band to form the letters printed on the paper is(a) Golf ball printer (b) Dot-matrix printer(c) Laser printer (d) Band printer (e) None of the aboveAns (d) 13. A software used to convert source program instructions to object instruction is known as(a) Compiler (b) Assembler (c) Interpreter

BANK CLERK GENERAL AWARENESS SAMPLE PAPER

1 At present the salary of President of India is - (a) Rs. 50,000(b) Rs. 75,000(c) Rs. 85,000(d) Rs. 1,00,0002 What is the minimum age prescribed in India for citizen to cast their vote ?(a) 18 years (b) 21 years (c) 16 years (d) 20 years

3 Who decides whether a bill is a money bill or not ?(a) President (b) Prime minister(c) Finance Minister (d) Speaker of the lok sabha4 The World Press Freedom Day is observed on(a)12TH December (b) 03RD May(c) 15TH September (d) 01ST December5 Who was the last viceroy of India ?(a) Lord linlithgow (b) Lord Mountbatten(c) Lord Wavell (d) Clement Attlee6 The world trade organization was formed in(a) 1991 (b) 1995(c) 1997 (d) 19997 Who had estimated national income in India first(a) V.K.R.V. Rao (b) Dadabhi Naoroji(c) R.C. Dutt (d) D.R. Gadgil8 Cuscuta is a(a) Partial stem parasite (b) Complete stem parasite(c) Partial root parasite (d) Complete root parasite9 The function unit of the kidney is(a) Neuron (b) Glomerolus(c) Nephron (d) Ureter10 Copper is refined by(a) Roasting (b) Oxidation(c) Electrolysis (d) Zone refining11 The important unit of a microprocessor is(a) ALU (b) Array of registers(c) Control unit (d) All of these12 Who was the first actress to be conferred with the honors of Padma Shree(a) Kanan Davi (b) Devika Rani(c) Sulochana (d) Nargis Dutt13 What is the net profit percentage of SBI during the year 2007-08 ?(a) 26.5 % (b) 30.25 %(c) 34.34 % (d) 48.18 %14 The union cabinet has decided to increases the number of judges in the supreme court including the chief justice from 26 to(a) 27 (b) 28(c) 30 (d) 3115 The union government has recently banned the export of which of the following cereals ?(a) Rice (b) Wheat(c) Maize (d) None of these16 Chine has hiked its defense expenditure by ……. Per cent to raise it to $ 57.22 billion(a) 17.6 (b) 18.5(c) 20.2 (d) 22.517 Who has bagged the 53rd filmfare awards for best actress(a) Aishwarya Rai (b) Preity Zinta(c) Rani Mukherjee (d) Kareena Kapoor

18 What slogan has been given by the UNESCO for the international year of languages 2008 ?(a) Revive lost Language (b) Language matter(c) Language unit US (d) Language our lifelines19 What is the name of the latest book by Jhunpa Lahiri(a) Namesake (b) Unaccustomed earth(c) Unpredictable earth (d) Reconcilation20 What is the Name of Delhi’s Cricket Team for IPL cricket Tournament(a) Dare Devils (b) Knight Riders(c) a & b (d) none of these21 A rear view mirror for driving is(a) plain (b) concave(c) convex (d) none22 The government of India derives its single largest source of revenue from(a) Direct Tax (b) Customer Duties(c) Deficit Financing (d) Union Excise Duties23 Rath temple at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler ?(a) Mahendraverman 1 (b) Narsinghavarman 1(c) a & b (d) none24 The staple food of the vedic Aryan was(a) barley & rice (b) milk & its product(c) rice & pulses (d) none of these25 Who has bagged the Indu Sharma Katha Samman for the year 2007 ?(a) Mahasweta Devi (b) Nirupama Subramaniam(c) Nasira Sharma (d) Nilanjana Bose

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(d) Language processor (e) None of the above14. The 'IC' chip, used in computers, is made of(a) Chromium (b) Iron oxide (c) Silica (d) SiliconAns (d) 15. Name the first general purpose electronic computerAns : UNIVAC 16. The size of commonly used Floppy disk is(a) 4.5” (b) 3.5” (c) 3.25” (d) 5.5”Ans (b) 17. Which of the following statement is wrong(a) Windows XP is an operating system(b) Linux is owned and sold by Microsoft(c) Photoshop is a graphical design tool by Adobe(d) Linux is free and open source softwareAns (b)18. Operating system of a computer(a) Enables the programmer to draw a flow chart(b) Links a program with subroutine with references(c) Provides a layer, user friendly interface(d) None of the aboveAns (c) 19. The term ‘Operating System’ means(a) A set of programs which control computer working

(b) The way a user operates the computer system(c) Conversion of high level language to machine language(d) The way computer operator worksAns (a) 20. Wild card operators specifies(a) can be used when writing into multiple files(b) allows several files to be read simultaneously(c) Provide an easy way of groups of related files(d) Are only used when printing the contents of a fileAns (c) 21.Which one of the following is not a broadband communication medium(a) Microwave (b) Fibre optic cable(c) Twisted pair (d) Coaxial cableAns (c)22.Which of the following performs modulation and demodulation(a) Coaxial cable (b) Satellite (c) Modem (d) Optical fibreAns (c) 23. Which one of the following is not an application software package(a) Redhat Linux (b) Microsoft Office(c) Adobe PageMaker (d) Open OfficeAns (a)24. Who is the father of computerAns : Charles Babbage 25.The function of key F4 isAns : To repeat the last action 26.The function of key F4 isAns : To repeat the last action 27. The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called binary digits or .......(a) bytes (b) kilobytes (c) decimal bytes (d) bits (e) nibblesAns (D) 28. A monitor's ...... is the distance between the holes in the mask behind the screen. This helps determine how sharp the dots appear.(a) refresh rate (b) dot pitch (c) resolution(d) colour depth (e) None of the aboveAns (B) 29. A directly accessible appointment calendar is a feature of a ....... resident package.(a) CPU (b) memory (c) Buffer (d) ALU (e) None of the aboveAns (B)30. Perforated paper used as input or output media is known as(a) Paper tape (b) Magnetic tape (c) Punched paper tape(d) Card punch (e) None of the aboveAns (A) 31. The invention of the slide rule is attributed to(a) Babbage (b) Oughtred (c) Pascal(d) Napier (e) None of the aboveAns (B) 32. Which of the following is not an advantage of magnetic disk storage.(a) The access time of magnetic disk is much less than that of magnetic tape(b) Disk storage is longer lasting than magnetic tape(c) Disk storage is less expensive than tape storage(d) All of the above(e) None of the aboveAns (e) 33. The memory sizes in mainframe computers and advanced technology micro computer are expressed as(a) Bytes (b) Kilo-bytes (c) Bits(d) Megabytes (e) None of the above

Ans (d)34. A prefix for billion which is equal to .... is called as billi.(a) 100 (b) 10000 (c) 1000 (d) 10 (e) None of the aboveAns (d) 35. Each model of a computer has a unique(a) Assembly language (b) Machine language(c) High level language (d) All of the above(e) None of the aboveAns (b) 36. One kilobyte = ____ byte.(a) 1250 (b) 2088 (c) 1024 (d) 1000Ans (c) 37. Which of the following circuit is used as a 'Memory device' in computers?(a) Rectifier (b) Flip-Flop (c) Comparator (d) AttenuatorAns (b) 38. To move the cursor to the end of the document pressAns : Ctrl + End 39. In Word Processing the red underline indicatesAns : Spelling mistakes 40. The shortcut key to print documents isAns : Ctrl + P 41. First layer in the OSI reference model is(a) Data link (b) Network (c) Physical (d) ApplicationAns (c) 42. Viruses, Trojan horses and Worms are(a) able to harm computer system(b) unable to detect if affected on computer(c) user-friendly applications(d) harmless applications resident on computerAns (a) 43. Program threats are(a) Trap doors (b) Trojan horse (c) Both (a) & (bAns (b) 44. Failure of passwords security due to exposure can result from(a) Electronic monitoring (b) Visual (c) Both (a) & (b)Ans (c) 45. Data security threats include(a) Hardware failure (b) Privacy invasion(c) Fraudulent manipulation of data (d) All of the aboveAns (b) 46. The bar which displays information about the current page number isAns : Status bar 47. Graphical pictures that represent an object like file, folder etc. are(a) Task bar (b) Windows (c) Desktop (d) IconsAns (d)48. Who invented the super-computer?(a) P.T Farnsworth (b) J.R Whinfield(c) J.H. Van Tassell (d) Charles GinsbergAns (c) 49. Accessing records from a file directly without searching from the beginning of the file is(a) Time sharing (b) Random(c) Direct access (d) Access time (e) None of the aboveAns (c) 50. Time during which a job is processed by the computer is(a) Delay time (b) Real time (c) Execution time

(d) Down time (e) None of the aboveAns (c)

SBI BANK CLERK GENERAL KNOWLEDGE1. On 7th May 2008, agni-III was test-fired. It was—(A) Ballistic Missile(B) Surface to air missile(C) Land to sea missile(D) Air to air missile2. Which of the following High Courts has recently quashed the merit list issued in 2006 and 2007 by the centre and the UPSC—(A) Bhopal High Court(B) Rajasthan High Court(C) Madras High Court(D) Guwahati High Court3. Recently the Acronym START came into News. START stands for—(A) Strategic Association for Restructuring Trade(B) Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty(C) System Tracking and Reprocessing Team(D) None of the above4. People’s Democratic Party emerged second largest party with 33·01% in elections held in—(A) Bhutan(B) Nepal(C) Zimbabwe(D) Italy5. According to the World Conservation Union Report, the number of plant species in India listed as threatened is—(A) 247 plant species(B) 250 plant species(C) 275 plant species(D) 255 plant species6. Which of the following states passed a Bill in March 2008, amending the Registration Act 1908 to prohibit foreigners from buying land in the state—(A) Kerala(B) Andhra Pradesh(C) Goa(D) Maharashtra7. The renowned scientist John Wheeler who died in April 2008, was originally hailed from—(A) Australia(B) U.S.A.(C) Finland(D) Britain8. Who received Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmanent and Development for 2007—(A) Bill Gates(B) Nelson Mandela(C) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(D) Arthur C. Clarke9. The 2008 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize awarded to —(A) Lydia Cacho Ribeiro(B) Anna Politkovskaya(C) May Chidiac(D) U Win Tin10. Which of the following Indian players has not completed 10,000 runs in Test cricket—(A) Rahul Dravid(B) Sachin Tendulkar(C) Sunil Gavaskar(D) Virendra Sehwag

11. On March 26, 2008, NASA’s space shuttle which returned safely to Earth after completing 16 day mission to International Space Station was—(A) Discovery(B) Endeavour(C) Columbia(D) None of the above12. Jules Verne is Europe’s—(A) Space shuttle(B) Missile shield system(C) Biggest spacecraft(D) Mission to Antarctica13. India’s National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme has prepared the country’s first—(A) Dirrohoea map(B) Malarial map(C) Bird flu map(D) Cancer map14. ‘The World Is What It Is’ is the biography of—(A) V. S. Naipal(B) Khushwant Singh(C) Amrita Preetam(D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam15. According to a World Bank Report India got remittances in 2007 worth—(A) $ 30 billion(B) $ 35 billion(C) $ 25 billion(D) $ 27 billion16. The Summit of NATO (NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY) was held in April in—(A) Romania(B) Morocco(C) Pakistan(D) Indonesia17. According to latest WHO report the number of estimated TB cases found every year in India is—(A) 2·2 million(B) 1·9 million(C) 1·5 million(D) 1·7 million18. Tata purchased Jaguar and Rover from—(A) Hyundai(B) Maruti Suzuki(C) Ford Motor(D) None of the above19. According to a survey, the country which has the highest number of internet users is—(A) U.S.A.(B) China(C) Japan(D) Germany20. Which country has won the Women's Asia Cup Cricket 2008 which was held in Colombo in the monthe of May 2008 ?(A) Brisbane(B) Melbourne(C) Sydney(D) Perth21. According to Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) headed by C. Rangrajan the economic growth rate for 2008-09 will remain at—(A) 8%(B) 8·5%

(C) 9%(D) 8·9%22. The Pritzkar Architecture Prize has been won by—(A) Bill Gates Foundation(B) William Harvey(C) Jea Nouvel(D) None of the above23. Which of the following cricket players has been banned for violating the player’s code of conduct by PCB ?(A) Danish Kaneria(B) Shoaib Malik(C) Mohammad Yousuf(D) Shoaib Akhtar24. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme has now been extended to all 604 districts of the country with a total budget outlay of—(A) 18000 crore(B) 16000 crore(C) 15000 crore(D) 14000 crore25. Inflation which soared above 7% in the month of April is measured by—(A) Consumer Price Index(B) Retail Price Index(C) Whole Sale Price Index(D) Industrial Price Index26. The winner of Bahrain Grand Prix is—(A) Lewis Hamilton(B) Kartikeyan(C) Felipe Massa(D) Robert Kubica27. The winner of Miss India Earth 2008 is—(A) Tanvi Vyas(B) Suman Kaur(C) Rashmi Sehgal(D) Rani Sharma28. In face of rising prices, Central Government has decided to set strategic Reserve of foodgrains over and above buffer stock. The limit of the reserve is—(A) 10 million tonnes(B) 7 million tonnes(C) 6 million tonnes(D) 5 million tonnes29. Which of following newspapers/magazines won six Pulitzer prizes—(A) The New York Times(B) The Times Magazine(C) The Washington Post(D) The Guardian30. ‘Leftism in India, 1917-1947’ is a book written by—(A) S. R. Chaudhuri(B) K. Kanwar(C) R. Nagaswamy(D) Sudipto Chatterjee31. Recently President Pratibha Patil visited three countries. Which of the following was not the part of her trip—(A) Argentina(B) Chile(C) Mexico(D) Brazil32. GJM stands for—(A) General Justice Movement

(B) Gorkha Janmukti Morcha(C) Gorkhaland Janshakti Morcha(D) Gorkha Janjagriti Morcha33. The elections of which of the following countries were marred by controversy—(A) Italy(B) Spain(C) Zimbabwe(D) Nepal34. Supreme Court has upheld the law enacted in 2006 providing 27% for candidates belonging to—(A) SCs(B) STs(C) OBC(D) Minorities OBC35. At which of the following places have the remains of early human history been found in excavation—(A) Chittorgarh(B) Bhavnagar(C) Kolkata(D) Karaikal36. ‘Salwa Judum’ is—(A) Terrorist organization(B) A branch of naxalite(C) Name of a police force(D) An anti naxalite movement37. When was Nepal declared a Secular Nation—(A) in 2005(B) in 2007(C) in 2008(D) in 200638. The Director General of UN Food and Agriculture Organisation of present is—(A) Jacques Diouf(B) Kundekeh K. Yumkella(C) Jammel Al Hiyilan(D) Michael Griffin39. According to a research, stem cells from skin can treat—(A) Alzhumer(B) Schizophrenia(C) Parkinson’s disease(D) None of the above40. When did the Olympic torch relay begin ?(A) in 1950(B) in 1952(C) in 1953(D) in 1963

Answers with Hints1. (A) 2. (C)3. (B) The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (START-II) is a treaty between Russia and U.S.A. for reducing their nuclear arsenals. The treaty is due to expire in 2009.4. (A) 5. (A) 6. (C) 7. (B) 8. (C) 9. (A) 10. (D) 11. (B) 12. (C)13. (B) India’s Vector Borne Disease Control Programme has prepared the country’s first malarial map identifying India’s 60 most malarial endemic districts that report over 50% of the country’s malaria’s cases.14. (A) 15. (D) 16. (A) 17. (B) 18. (C)19. (B) 20. (A) India won fourth consecutive times in Women's Asia Cup Cricket 21. (B)22. (C) The Pritzkar Architecture Prize, considered to be equivalent of Nobel Prize for architecture has been won french architect Jea Nouvel for his creative experimentation in architecture.23. (D) 24. (B) 25. (C) 26. (C) 27. (A) 28. (D)

29. (C) The Washington Post has won six Pulitzer Prizes, including Public service award for its reporting on conditions of U.S. War Veterans.30. (A) 31. (A) 32. (B) 33. (C)34. (C) The Supreme Court on April 10, 2008 upheld the law enacted in 2006 providing a quota of 27 per cent to the other Backward Classes in Central Educational Institutions.35. (C)36. (D) Salva Judam is an antinaxalite movement formed by group of people against attack from maxalites. The movement started from Dantewada district (Chhattisgarh).37. (D) 38. (A) 39. (C) 40. (B)

SBI BANK CLERK GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in MAY 2008 ?(A) Rajeev Chandrashekha(B) Anand Mahindra(C) K.V.Kamath(D) Ganesh Natarajan(E) None of theseAns (C)2. Th World's longest Sea Bridge has been established in-(A) India(B) USA(C) Japan(D) Malaysia(E) ChinaAns (E)3. 12th UNCTAD (UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT) miniterial lavel conference was held in April 2008 at-(A) New Delhi (India)(B) Accra (Ghana)(C) Islamabad (Pakistan)(D) Dhaka (Bangladesh)(E) Kathmandu (Nepal)Ans (B)4. At which place India’s first Indira Gandhi National Tribal University would be set up ?(A) Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh)(B) Nagpur(C) Hyderabad(D) Noida(E) PatnaAns (A)5. Nathula Pass is located in the State :(A) Nagaland(B) Sikkim(C)West Bengal(D) Assam(E) TripuraAns (B)6. THE 2007 Durand Cup has been won by –(A) Mohan Bagan(B) Mahindra United(C) Churchill Brothers(D) Central Railways(E) None of theseAns (C)

7. Who amongst the following has been named as the Forbes Asia Businessman of the year 2007 ?(A) K.V.Kamath(B) Ratan Tata(C) Nandan Nilekani(D) Ajim Premji(E) None of theseAns (A)8. Konkan Railway is building world’s tallest railways bridge in which of the following states ?

(A) Punjab(B) Jammu & Kashmir(C) Maharashtra(D) Kerala(E) None of theseAns (B)9. The author the book “ Jyoti Punj” is-(A) Sonia Gandhi(B) Narendra Modi(C) Jaswant Singh(D) Pervez Musharraf(E) None of theseAns (B)10. World Investment Report is an annual publication of :(A) UNCTAD(B) WTO(C) World Bank(D)IMF(E) ADBAns (A)11. Which of the following countries has the maximum amount of external debt ?(A) USA(B) Brazil(C)Mexico(D) Japan(E) RussiaAns (A)12. Lee Myung Bak is the president of –(A) China(B) South Korea(C) North Korea(D) Malaysia(E) None of theseAns (B)13. The author the book “ My Country My Life” is-(A) Sonia Gandhi(B) L.K.Advani(C) Jaswant Singh(D) Pervez Musharraf(E) None of theseAns (B)14. Who has been won the Prem Bhatia Award for the year 2008 ?(A) Nagma(B) Shweta Singh(C) Nirupama Subramaniam(D) Nalini Singh(E) None of theseAns (C)15. Who has been won Commonwealth Writers Prize 2008 ?(A) Kiran Desai(B) Shweta Singh(C) Rupashree Nanda(D) Indra Sinha(E) None of theseAns (D)16. What is the full form of the term “PIARC” ?

(A) Permanent International Association of Road Congress(B) Permanent Indian Association of Road Congress(C) Permanent International Accident of Road Congress(D) Permanent International Association of Rapid Congress(E) None of theseAns (A)17. What is the percentage of the African countries in the earth areas ?(A) 28%(B) 18%(C) 20%(D) 25%(E) 35%Ans (C)18. International women’s day is celebrated every year on –(A) January 26(B) March 8(C) August 26(D) December 8(E) None of theseAns (B)19. Gary Kirsten signed a two year contract with BCCI to coach the Indian Cricket team, belongs to :(A) South Africa(B) England(C) West Indies(D) Australia(E) New ZealandAns (A)20. Capital formation in an economy depends on :(A) Total income(B) Total savings(C) Total demand(D) Total Production(E) None of theseAns (D)21. The National Old age Pension Scheme has now been extended to cover the entire BPL people above---------- of age(A) 55 years(B) 60 years(C) 62 years(D) 65 years(E) None of theseAns (D)22. According to the Union Finance Minister , by which year will India become middle income nation ?(A) 2015(B) 2025(C) 2030(D) 2032(E) 2040Ans (B)23. Who has been conferred to Miss India World 2008 ?(A) Simran Kaur Mundi(B) Tanvi Vyas(C) Parvathy Omanakuttan(D) Pooja Chitgopekar(E) None of theseAns (C)24. The 20th Interpol Asian Regional Conference was held in March 2008 at _

(A) India(B) Hong Kong(C) Kuala Lumpur(D) Moscow(E) None of theseAns (B)25. Who is the new President of Russia ?(A) Vladimir Putin(B) Dmitry Medvedev(C) Viktor Chernomyrdin(D) Boris Yeltsin(E) None of theseAns (B)

Directions (Question 1 to 10) Read the list of words given below and choose from the options the word that is the nearest in meaning to the given word.1. Exiguousa) tallb) largec) wided) scantye) broad2. Recreancya) recreationb) recuperationc) braveryd) cowardicee) obstinate3. Proscribea) to nominateb) to be supportive ofc) to give early warning signalsd) outlawe) none of these4. Ingesta) enrageb) invigoratec) to absorbd) burn up completelye) to stir up5. Monticulea) a small riverb) a small hutc) a laned) a small hille) a small plane6. Compendiousa) comprehensiveb) illustrativec) unbearabled) elaboratee) none of the above7. Nadira) asylumb) heavenc) depth

d) nebulouse) none of the above8. Somnambulistica) sleepwalkingb) ghost dancingc) women’s group activityd) colourful scenarioe) over-eating9. primordiala) feeling of elationb) originalc) elementaryd) dauntinge) none of the above10. Sombera) Causing sleepb) Squalidc) Gloomyd) Complacente) MaliciousDirections (Question 11 to 20) Against each key word are given by alternative meanings. Choose the one that is the opposite in meaning to the given word.11. Sanctimoniousa) holyb) Realisticc) Humbled) Callouse) Pessimistic12. Munificenta) Miserlyb) Faultyc) Perplexingd) Rudimentarye) Grandiose13. Opaquea) Vagueb) Firmc) Transparentd) Poore) None of the above14. Restivea) Unrestrainedb) Communicatec) Peacefuld) Quarrele) Disturbing15. Catapulta) Reach great heightsb) Downfallc) Caterpillard) Gaininge) Losing16. Enigmatica) Industriousb) Mysteriousc) Enthusiastic

d) Straightforwarde) Sincere17. Traipsea) Walkb) Strollc) Crawld) Rune) None of the above18. Piquanta) Jovialb) Merryc) Bluntd) Rigorouse) Shocking19. Bigoteda) Dignifiedb) Tolerantc) wided) Contritee) Sincere20. Obliquitya) Thinb) Frankc) Self-righteousd) Depreciatione) ConformityDirections (Question 21 to 25) In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.21. The soldiers had been shut up for a long time; they painted the town red when they were let out.a) ran about wildly trying to kill peopleb) decided to shun fighting and shedding bloodc) caused disturbance in the town by noisy merry-makingd) were asked to be ready for any emergencye) were advised not to incur troubles by thoughtless actions.22. John used very ugly words against his kind uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him.a) he behaved as if he was a very great and important personb) he put several conditions for negotiationsc) he abused and insulted uncle’s sond) he showed his readiness to leave the placee) he threw the challenge23. He is a strange fellow and it is very difficult to deal with him; it seems that he has a bee in his bonnet.a) an obsession about somethingb) peculiar habit of confusing othersc) unreliable and inconsistent way of behavingd) to face problems as a result of his senseless actionse) an achievement to be proud of24. I am reasonably sure that all his schemes will end in smoke.a) will produce good resultsb) bear no fruitsc) benefit the poor and the downtroddend) motivate the employees to produce moree) be severely criticized by the public25. The dacoits took to their heels when the police arrived.a) took shelter in the thick jungleb) opened indiscriminate firec) took to flight

d) unconditionally challengede) renewed their resolve to fightAnswers1. scanty2. cowardice3. none of the above (proscribe means to prohibit or ban)4. to absorb5. a small hill6. comprehensive7. depth8. sleepwalking9. elementary10. gloomy11. callous12. miserly13. transparent14. peaceful15. downfall16. straightforward17. crawl18. jovial19. dignified20. conformity21. caused disturbance in the town by noisy merry-making22. he threw the challenge23. an obsession about something24. bear no fruits25. took to flight

SBI BANK CLERK GENERAL ENGLISH SOLVED PAPER1. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.The dog let out (a)/ a blood chilling (b)/ howling when it was it was (c)/ given the injection (d)/ No error. (e)ANS (c)2. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.It being an important (a)/ letter, the draft had to be (b)/ seen by the Governor (c)/ itself for approval. (d)/ No error. (e)ANS (d)3. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.Asha could not defeat her (a)/ opponents contrary to their (b)/ good preparation and (c)/ long practice. (d)/ No error. (e)ANS (b) 4. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.Pratiksha expected good marks (a)/ in the examination (b)/ but she was very disappointed (c)/ when the results came. (d)/ No error. (e)ANS (e) 5. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.Irrespective of either (a)/ Vijay or Sanjay goes (b)/ the overdue payment (c)/ cannot be collected. (d)/ No error. (e)ANS (a) 6. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.Some people consider Kama (a)/ to be the valorous (b)/ hero of all the (c)/ characters in the Mahabharat. (d)/ No error. (e)ANS (b)7. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.Victor, along with (a)/ a group of friends (b)/ was going on picnic (c)/ when the accident happen. (d)/ No error. (e)ANS (d)8. Out of the four given responses, choose the one that can be a substitute for the sentence expression.A ruling body or class of rich men.(a) plutocracy (b) meritocracy (c) aristocracy (d) oligarchyANS (a)9. Out of the four given responses, choose the one that can be a substitute for the sentence expression.One who works for the welfare of mankind(a) communist (b) socialist (c) philanthropist (d) egalitarianANS (c) 10. Out of the four given responses, choose the one that can be a substitute for the sentence expression.A person who attacks traditional or established beliefs, principles, ideas, institutions etc.(a) militant (b) anarchist (c) sceptic (d) iconoclastANS (d) 11. Out of the four given responses, choose the one that can be a substitute for the sentence expression.One who always hopes for the best in life.(a) pacifist (b) optimist (c) socialist (d) evangelistANS (b)12. Out of the four given responses, choose the one that can be a substitute for the sentence expression.One who loves books(a) biographer (b) bibliographer (c) bibliophile (d) orthographerANS (c) 13. Out of the four choices given, choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the idiom/phrase printed in bold.The poor boy found it difficult to make up his deficiency in English.(a) recover (b) correct (c) remove (d) improveANS (d)14. Out of the four choices given, choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the idiom/phrase printed in bold.A Prime Minister cannot ride roughshod over his ministerial colleagues for long.(a) deal unkindly with (b) take for granted (c) be ham handed with (d) exploit willfullyANS (a)

15. Out of the four choices given, choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the idiom/phrase printed in bold.The Opposition charged the Government with playing havoc with the banking system.(a) disturbing (b) disorganizing (c) degrading (d) destroyingANS (d) 16. Out of the four choices given, choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the idiom/phrase printed in bold.Very soon the election campaigns on the part of different political parties will be in full swing.(a) engaging (b) exciting (c) active (d) hecticANS (c) 17. Out of the four choices given, choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the idiom/phrase printed in bold.Pain, anguish and shame come in the wake of the scandals in high places.(a) accompany (b) follow (c) characterise (d) signifyANS (b) 68. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Crescendo (b) Cresendo (c) Crecendo (d) CrascendoANS (a)19. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Langor (b) Langour (c) Languour (d) LanguorANS (d) 20. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Reclammation (b) Reclaimation (c) Reclamation (d) ReclaimmationANS (c) 21. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Indispensible (b) Indispensable (c) Indispensale (d)IndespensabeANS (b)22. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Consummation (b) Consummetion (c) Consumation (d) ConsumetionANS (a) 23. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Unparalelled (b) Unparalleled (c) Unparallelled (d) UnparaleledANS (b) 24. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Consience (b) Conscience (c) Concience (d) ConscienseANS (b)25. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Manuvre (b) Manovre (c) Manoeuvre (d) ManoueverANS (c) 26. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Concupiscent (b) Concupisent (c) Concupicent (d) ConcupescentANS (a) 27. Choose the correctly spelt word in each of the sets given below:(a) Bunglow (b) Bangalow (c) Banglow (d) BungalowANS (d) 28. Out of the four responses given, choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the word.Timid(a) awesome (b) eager (c) bold (d) criticalANS (c) 29. Out of the four responses given, choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the word.Prosecute(a) acquit (b) discharge (c) relieve (d) releaseANS (a) 30. Out of the four responses given, choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the word.Amiable(a) careless (b) crude (c) crafty (d) cruelANS (d) 31. Out of the four responses given, choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the word.Decent

(a) conceited (b) wild (c) vulgar (d) ridiculousANS (c)32. Out of the four responses given, choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the word.Ancient(a) recent (b) urban (c) progressive (d) modernANS (d)33. Choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the word, from the four alternatives given.Wholesome(a) strong (b) healthy (c) handsome (d) valuableANS (b)34. Choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the word, from the four alternatives given.Elucidate(a) express (b) expand (c) clarify (d) qualifyANS (c) 35. Choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the word, from the four alternatives given.Inquisitive(a) curious (b) bold (c) adventurous (d) complexANS (a) 36. Choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the word, from the four alternatives given.Induce(a) direct (b) control (c) instruct (d) causeANS (d) 37. Choose the one that is the nearest in meaning to the word, from the four alternatives given.Speculate(a) reflect (b) know (c) guess (d) forecastANS (c)38. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:Her ....... remark proved that she was really naive and unsophisticated(a) unparliamentary (b) uninhibited (c) ingenuous (d) indifferentANS (c) 39. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:He ....... devoted himself to the task of completing his book in time(a) ingeniously (b) assiduously (c) deliberately (d) exceptionallyANS (b) 40. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:Because he was a ........ he shunned human society.(a) misogynist (b) misfit (c) cynic (d) misanthropeANS (d)41. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:He was ...... in his colourful dress uniform.(a) attired (b) outfitted (c) resplendent (d) bedeckedANS (c) 42. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:He is not the man to permit anyone to encroach ....... his rights.(a) upon (b) in (c) into (d) againstANS (a) 43. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:The Govt. has in principle ..... the privatisation of power generation and its distribution in the country.(a) asserted (b) accepted (c) affirmed (d) confirmedANS (d) 44. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:Candidates securing marks above seventy five percent are ..... for this scholarship.(a) worthy (b) competent (c) eligible (d) permissibleANS (c) 45. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:The easier the job, the ..... you do it.

(a) longer (b) later (c) faster (d) lazierANS (c) 46. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:We need to take urgent action to control the ..... of the dreaded AIDS.(a) rise (b) spread (c) development (d) outbreakANS (b)47. Fill in the blanks selecting one out of the four choices provided in each case:I shall ..... from the bank tomorrow the money we need for our work.(a) withdraw (b) recover (c) receive (d) takeANS (a)48. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'd'.Many people are of the opinion (a)/ that the sudden outburst of the speaker (b)/ was surprising and unseemly, to say the least. (c) /No error (d)ANS (d) 49. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'd'.Everything depends on him (a)/ putting the right amount of (b)/ hard at the right time, (c)/ No error (d)ANS (a)50. Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'd'.There is Mr. Hussain (a)/ whom they say (b)/ is the best painter in the town. (c)/ No error (d)ANS (b)

BANK PO GENERAL ENGLISH MODEL QUESTIONS

Direction (Questions 1 to 5): Pick out word with the Opposite meaning.1. Though his view is correct his behavior was impertinent(a) healthy(b) respectful(c) inadequate(d) smooth(e) impressiveAns (b)

2. The commission took two years to sift through the massive collection of documents.(a) meager(b) heavy(c) light(d) short(e) uglyAns (c)

3. The Minister's speech precipitated the matter.(a) aggravate(b) create(c) defer(d) push(e) pullAns (c)

4. The chairman rebuked the accounts officer.(a) received(b) awarded(c) invited(d) strengthened(e) praisedAns (b)

5. The manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union very effectively.(a) disciplined(b) naive(c) strict(d) loose(e) relaxedAns (b)

Direction (Questions 6 to 10): Pick out the word synonymous with the one in the sentence given below.6. After the dismal show the caption resigned his job.(a) poor(b) sorrowful(c) minimum(d) short(e) miserAns (a)

7. The boy gave a graphic account of the theft.(a) picture

(b) drawing(c) vivid(d) broad(e) vagueAns (c)

8. The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved the members of his platoon.(a) avoidable(b) unusual(c) strange(d) abnormal(e) newAns (b)

9. The police officer found that the documents recovered were fabricated.(a) prepared(b) forged(c) genuine(d) historical(e) constrictedAns (b)

10. In spite of their efforts, they could not make much headway.(a) progress(b) thinking(c) efforts(d) starts(e) resultsAns (a)Fill up to blanks in the following Questions from 11 to 18 picking out from the choices.11. Mahesh _____ me coming to his table, he smiled and ___ me a chair(a) looked, gave(b) welcomed, took(c) saw, offered(d) found, signaled(e) met, satAns (c)

12. The counter Clerk was very busy and ____ not pay any ___ to Sohan's request.(a) did, attention(b) had, cash(c) could, respect(d) can, help(e) Certainly, acceptanceAns (a)

13. We are ___ to have him ____ here to make this function a great success(a) happy, arrive(b) wonderful, again(c) sure, come(d) pleased, over(e) proud, leaveAns (d)

14. Satyam ___ another feather ___ his cap by his performance in one day match.(a) created, by

(b) took, in(c) captured, from(d) kept, in(e) added, toAns (e)

15. The state Govt. staff ___ threatened to launch an indefinite strike from next month to ___ their demands.(a) have, press(b) did, get(c) were, meet(d) nearly, fulfill(e) has, pressAns (a)16. The speech ___ with subtle threats has resulted in ___ tension.(a) full, escalating(b) started, reduced(c) followed, continuous(d) replete, increased(e) forced, dissolvingAns (d)17. By long queues and bad weather the voters__ their way to the polling stations ___ a lot.(a) undaunted, made(b) making, suffered(c) encouraged, prepared(d) going, dropped(e) satisfied, turnedAns (b)18. The CM ____ the house that ____ action would be taken against all those involved in corruption.(a) instructed, preventive(b) called, stick(c) assured, stringent(d) reiterated, strictly(e) informed, constructiveAns (c)

Direction (Questions 19 to 25):In each of the following questions , a part of sentence is given with underline. Below each sentence, four choices numbered (a), (b), (c), (d) are given which can substitute the part of the sentence printed with underline. Find out the choice which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. The number of that choice is the answer. If 'No correction needed' is your answer, the choice is (e).19. He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush village soon.(a) asked him to rush his village(b) asking him to have to his village(c) asking him to rush to his village(d) asking him rushing at his village(e) No correction requiredAns (a)

20. We must take it granted that Anju will not come for today's function.(a) take it for granted(b) taking it granted(c) took it as granted(d) have it granted(e) Non correction requiredAns (a)

21. I earnestly believes that you will visit our relatives during your trip to Mumbai.

(a) had hardly believe that(b) sincerely believe(c) certainly believing that(d) could not believe(e) No correction requiredAns (b)

22. The train will leave at 8.30 pm, we have been ready by 7.30 pm so that we can reach the station in time(a) were(b) must be(c) are(d) should have(e) No correction requiredAns (b)

23. Binita unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with Sanjay and left the party.(a) has picked up(b) picked on(c) picked(d) picking up(e) No correction requiredAns (e)

24. Raja has the guts to rise from the occasion and come out successfully.(a) in rising from(b) to raise with(c) to rise against(d) to rise to(e) No correction requiredAns (d)

25. I need not offer any explanation, my behaviour is speaking itself.(a) will speak to itself(b) speaks for itself(c) has been speaking(d) speaks about itself(e) No correction requiredAns (b)Direction (Question 26 to 30): Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.26. Prashant could reached by now if he had gone by taxi.(a) could reach(b) reached(c) should reach(d) could have reached(e) No correction required.Ans (d)27. Last year the Club has received a large donation.(a) had received(b) has to receive(c) has to receive(d) receives(e) No correction requiredAns (a)28. Sangita has managed to complete the work I gave her.(a) would have managed(b) has management

(c) had to manage(d) has to manage(e) No correction required.Ans (e)

29. Venkat tries to make me change my mind but I was firm.(a) tried(b) trying(c) would try(d) had been tried(e) No correction requiredAns (a)

30. Naveen has left when I reached his home.(a) has to leave(b) had left(c) had leave(d) leaves(e) No correction requiredAns (b)

Direction (Question 31 to 39):Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence complete.31. Although I was doubtful, my mother was .... that I would pass.(a) firm(b) uncertain(c) decided(d) sure(e) believedAns (d)

32. Satosh is .... strong to be beaten by the other wrestlers.(a) as(b) much(c) so(d) more(e) tooAns (e)

33. They ..... no attention to what people say about them.(a) keep(b) listen(c) pay(d) take(e) mindAns (c)

34. Mukesh is not happy with his present job .... the salary is very low.(a) although(b) even if(c) in spite of(d) their(e) asAns (e)

35. Neelam is intending to accompany them on .... next trip abroad

(a) her(b) their's(c) our(d) their(e) itsAns (d)

36. Rashmi has been suffering ..... fever for the last three days.(a) in(b) from(c) for(d) with(e) againstAns (b)

37. Simmi got scared when the beggar stared .... her.(a) over(b) on(c) about(d) at(e) to

38. When I saw him in torn clothes, I was ..... by surprise.(a) taken(b) took(c) takes(d) taking(e) takeAns (a)

39. The Cat was .... by a speeding truck.(a) run over(b) crossed over(c) killed over(d) went over(e) moved overAns (a)

BANK PO GENERAL ENGLISH MODEL QUESTIONS

Direction (Question 1 to 5): Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.1. Prashant could reached by now if he had gone by taxi.(a) could reach(b) reached(c) should reach(d) could have reached(e) No correction required.Ans (d)2. Last year the Club has received a large donation.(a) had received(b) has to receive(c) has to receive(d) receives(e) No correction requiredAns (a)

3. Sangita has managed to complete the work I gave her.(a) would have managed(b) has management(c) had to manage(d) has to manage(e) No correction required.Ans (e)

4. Venkat tries to make me change my mind but I was firm.(a) tried(b) trying(c) would try(d) had been tried(e) No correction requiredAns (a)

5. Naveen has left when I reached his home.(a) has to leave(b) had left(c) had leave(d) leaves(e) No correction requiredAns (b)

Direction (Question 6 to 15): Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence complete.6. Although I was doubtful, my mother was .... that I would pass.(a) firm(b) uncertain(c) decided(d) sure(e) believedAns (d)

7. Satosh is .... strong to be beaten by the other wrestlers.(a) as

(b) much(c) so(d) more(e) tooAns (e)

8. They ..... no attention to what people say about them.(a) keep(b) listen(c) pay(d) take(e) mindAns (c)

9. Mukesh is not happy with his present job .... the salary is very low.(a) although(b) even if(c) in spite of(d) their(e) asAns (e)

10. Neelam is intending to accompany them on .... next trip abroad(a) her(b) their's(c) our(d) their(e) itsAns (d)

11. Rashmi has been suffering ..... fever for the last three days.(a) in(b) from(c) for(d) with(e) againstAns (b)

12. Simmi got scared when the beggar stared .... her.(a) over(b) on(c) about(d) at(e) to

13. When I saw him in torn clothes, I was ..... by surprise.(a) taken(b) took(c) takes(d) taking(e) takeAns (a)

14. The Cat was .... by a speeding truck.(a) run over(b) crossed over

(c) killed over(d) went over(e) moved overAns (a)

15. To .... mastery over the violin, Srinivas decided to join the music class.(a) study(b) know(c) play(d) perform(e) getAns (e)

Direction (Questions 16 to 23) : Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark 'e'.16. Kundan is such a conscientious (a)/ workers that he reads each of the report (b)/ twice to make sure (c)/ that they are error free. (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (b)

17. The dog let out (a)/ a blood chilling (b)/ howling when it was it was (c)/ given the injection (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (c)

18. It being an important (a)/ letter, the draft had to be (b)/ seen by the Governor (c)/ itself for approval. (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (d)

19. Anupama could not defeat her (a)/ opponents contrary to their (b)/ good preparation and (c)/ long practice. (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (b)

20. Raveena expected good marks (a)/ in the examination (b)/ but she was very disappointed (c)/ when the results came. (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (e)

21. Irrespective of either (a)/ Vijay or Sanjay goes (b)/ the overdue payment (c)/ cannot be collected. (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (a)

22.Some people consider Kamala (a)/ to be the valorous (b)/ hero of all the (c)/ characters in the Mahabharat. (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (b)

23. Virendra, along with (a)/ a group of friends (b)/ was going on picnic (c)/ when the accident happen. (d)/ No error. (e)Ans (d)

24. Out of the four given responses, choose the one that can be a substitute for the sentence expression.A ruling body or class of rich men.(a) plutocracy (b) meritocracy(c) aristocracy(d) oligarchy(e)None of theseAns (a)

25. Out of the four given responses, choose the one that can be a substitute for the sentence expression.

One who works for the welfare of mankind(a) communist(b) socialist(c) philanthropist(d) egalitarian(e)None of theseAns (c)

Bank of Maharashtra PO's 2oo8 Solved Paper(Held on 25-05-2008 )General Awareness

1. The Govt. of India has taken a decision to open more IITs during the year 2008-09. These IITs will be in which of the following groups of States?(A) Bihar,Rajasthan,Andhra Pradesh(B) Andhra Pradesh,Orissa,Karnataka(C) Karnataka,Tamilnadu,Kerala(D) Uttar Pradesh,Madhya Pradesh,Bihar(E) None of theseANS (A)2. Which of the following is /are NOT the highlights of the Union Budget 2008-09 ?(1) A risk Capital fund is to be set up and maintained by one of the financial Institutes.(2) Allocation for defence is reduced by 10% to make it Rs. 10,000 Crore.(3) Several new scheme to be introduced for providing social security to the people in unorganized sectors.(A) Only (1)(B) Only (2)(C) Only (3)(D) Both (1) & (2)(E) All 1,2 & 3ANS (B) The amount allocated for for defence in the budget 2008-09 is Rs. 105600 Crore which is higher than that in the Budget 2007-08.3. To help farming community the Govt. of India has decided to raise the minimum support price of Paddy for current Kharif marketing season. What is that Price ?(A) Rs. 800/quintal(B) Rs. 900/quintal(C) Rs. 950/quintal(D) Rs. 1200/quintal(E) none of theseANS (D) The purchase price recommended by the CACP fOR The Crop Year 2008-09 for general category Rice is Rs. 1000 per quintal and for A- Grade is Rs. 1050 per quintal.4. Wchich of the following is the correct definition of the term commercial paper ?(1) It is nothing but the popular name of the judicial stamp papers used to register financial transactions.(2) It is one of the instrument through which corporate raise debt from the market.(3) It is the name of the "Certificate of Deposits" provided by the banks to its retail customers.(A) Only (1)(B) Only (2)(C) Only (3)(D) Both (1) & (2)(E) All (1),(2) & (3)ANS (B)5. As per the Railway Budget 2008-09 the operating ratio of Railways is pitched at which of the following levels? Approximately---(A) 70%(B) 75%(C) 98%(D) 90%(E) 81%ANS (E) As per the Railway Budget 2008-09 the operating ratio of Railways is pitched at 81.4% .6. As per the new figures released in recent past what has been the ratio of taxes to gross domestic product (Tax-GDP)in 2007-08 ? Approximately ---(A) 8%(B) 9%(C) 10-%

(D) 11.5%(E) 12.5%ANS (E)7. Which of the following companies has got "Navratna Status" recently ?(A) National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)(B) National Textile Corporation (NTC)(C) Maruti Udyog Ltd.(D) IDBI Bnak Ltd.(E) None of theseANS (A)8. Who amongst the following established the "Anandvan" a rehabilitation centre for Leprocy patients in Maharashtra ?(A) Baba Amte(B) Pandurang Shashtri Athawle(C) Medha Patkar(D) Asaram Bapu(E) None of theseANS (A)9. Thaksin Shinawatra's name is associated with which of the follwing countries ?(A) Singapore(B) Thailand(C) North Korea(D) Soth Korea(E) None of theseANS (B)10. Who amongst the following agreed to supply aircraft carrier "Gorshkov" to India for its defense services ?(A) Russia(B) France(C) Germany(D) Italy(E) None of theseANS (A)11. Bhupen Hazarika is the recipient of the life time achievement award and is provided the status of the cabinet minister . Which of the following Stae Govt. has honoured him in this manner ?(A) Orissa(B) Assam(C) West Bengal(D) Maharashtra(E) None of theseANS (B)12. Who amongst the following is the recipient of the "Kishore Kumar Award" given by the Madhya Pradesh Govt. ?(A) Shabana Azmi(B) Amitabh Bachchan(C) Manoj Kumar(D) Dev Anand(E) None of theseANS (C)13.The Under -19 Cricket world cup 2008 was won by which of the following contries ?(A) Malysia(B) India(C) Pakistan(D) Australia(E) EnglandANS (B) India defeated South Africa in the final match by seven runs.14. Who amongst the following was the chief guest in India's Republic Day Function ?(A) Samak Sundaravej

(B) Gordon Brown(C) Boris Tadic(D) Nikolas Sarkozy(E) None of theseANS (E)15. Who amongst the following is the recipient of Padma Vibhushan given away recently ?(A) Anu Malik(B) Shan(C) Asha Bhosle(D) Sonu Nigam(E) None of theseANS (C)16. Which of the following Staes tops in primary ,upper primary education in India ?(A) Tamilnadu(B) Haryana(C) Gujarat(D) Kerala(E) None of theseANS (D)17. The 11th five year paln wishes to raise the existing 2% growth in agriculture and allied activities to which of the following levels by the year 2012 ?(A) 8%(B) 6%(C) 5%(D) 4%(E) None of theseANS (D)18. As a policy the Reserve Bank of India wishes to contain inflation at which of the following levels ?(A) 5%(B) 4.5%(C) 4%(D) 6%(E) None of theseANS (A)19. World Day of Water is observed on which of the following days ?(A) March 22(B) February 22(C) January 22(D) May 22(E) None of theseANS (A)20. Who amongst the following players has completed 16000 runs in One Day International Cricket matches recently ?(A) Anil Kumble(B) Rahul Dravid(C) Saurav Ganguly(D) Irfan Pathan(E) Sachin TendulkarANS (E)21. Why was the name of Anatolyevic Medvedev in news recently ?(A) He has taken over as the president of Russia(B) He has taken over as the prime minister of Russia(C) He is the new president of South Korea(D) He is the new prime minister of South Korea(E) None of theseANS (A)

22. International Desert Festival 2008 was organized in February 2008 in ---(A) Bhuj Ganganagar(B) Ganganagar(C) Bikaner(D) Jaisalmer(E) None of theseANS (D)23. The first ever Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in 2010. These games will be orgsnized in --(A) Moscow(B) New Delhi(C) Beijing(D) Quala Lumpur(E) None of theseANS (E) The first ever Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in 2010 in Singapore.24. Who amongst the following has taken over as the president of Serbia ?(A) Raul castro(B) Stefen Spielberg(C) Boris Tadic(D) Jose Manual Ramos Horta(E) None of theseANS (C)25. The general election in Iran are due in 2008. Iran elects its parliament for a period of ---(A) 2 years only(B) 3 years only(C) 4 years only(D) 5 years only(E) 6 years onlyANS (C)26. Luciana Aymar who aws adjudged the world hockey player 2007 is from which of the following countries ?(A) Germany(B) Argentina(C) Italy(D) Russia(E) None of theseANS (B)27. which of the following State Government has decided to provide ownership rights to Tribal over forest land being cultivated by them since last 10 years ?(A) Madhya Pradesh(B) Uttar Pradesh(C) Maharashtra(D) Andhra Pradesh(E) None of theseANS (A)28. Which of the following committees recommended the revival of Cooperative Credit Institutions in States ?(A) Vaidyanathan Committee(B) Rangrajan Committee(C) Sachchar Committee(D) Rakesh Mohan Committee(E) None of theseANS (A)29. As we all know the Chinese economy is a booming economy and its export have played a significant role in it. What was the share of China's Export as compared to its GDP in 2007 ?(A) 20%(B) 30(C) 40%(D) 50%

(E) None of theseANS (C)30. Delhi won the Ranji Trophy for the seventh time in January 2008 by defeating -------(A) Railways(B) Haryana(C) Mharashtra(D) Guajarat(E) Uttar PradeshANS (E)31. Gagan Nrang , who got a silver medal in an International Championship held in Munich,is a/an ---(A) 100 metre runner(B) Badminton Player(C) Chess Player(D) Swimmer(E) Air Fifle ShooterANS (E)32. As per the decision taken by the Govt. of India two financial inclusion funds are set up with an overall corpus of Rs. 500 Crore each. These funds- financial inclusion fund and financial inclusion technology funds are to be set up by the initial contribution made by the --(A) SIDBI,NABARD & UTI(B) NABARD,UTI & RBI(C) Govt. of India,NABARD & RBI(D) SIDBI,Govt. of India & IDBI Bank(E) None of theseANS (C)33. As per the Govt. Policy the provision of the subsidy for interest subvention to Coopeartive Sugar Mills is done by which of the following agencies/organizations ?(A) Commission for Agriculture cost & price(B) Nationa Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development(C) Ministry of Agriculture(D) Natioanl Commission on Farmers(E) None of theseANS (B)34. Banks these days have launched a new scheme product known as "Reverse Mortage" . The scheme is designed keeping which of the following groups of society in consideration ?(A) Youngers who have just started earning(B) Defense personnel whose life is always at high risk(C) Senior Citizen(D) Women who do not have independent source of income(E) None of theseANS (C)35. Which of the following countries is governed by the Norweigen-mediated ceasefire Agreement to end its dispute with a group of rebellions ?(A) Nepal(B) Myanmar(C) Afghanistan(D) Sri Lanka(E) None of theseANS (D)36. As per the news report SEBI has allowed short selling by FIs/MFs from ist February,2008 . What is "Short Selling" ?(1) Selling of shares that the seller does not own at the time of trading(2) Selling of shares on the same day or on the day they were alloted to the trader.(3) Selling of shares on a much lower price due to turbulent market situations(A) Only 1(B) Only 2

(C) Only 3(D) All 1,2 & 3(E) None of theseANS (A)37. Prime minister os India on his visit to China a few months back signed a detailed agreement with the sama. What is/are the major highlights of the agreement ?(1) Both the countries agreed to continue high level exchange of views. Indian President is invited to China.(2) India to host joint millitary exercise in 2008.(3) India has decided to raise the issue of Tibet in UNO. China has agreed for the same.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Both 1 & 2(D) Only 3(E) All 1,2 & 3ANS (C)38. As per the reports in the leading newspapers Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has asked the Mutual Fund Industry to stop "MISSELLING" their scheme to investors. What is misselling of Products ?(1) Misselling takes place when mutual funds are sold without telling the likely returns.(2) When agents sell the products without telling investors what are the risk involved in investing in mutual funds.(3) When agents invest somebody's money in mutual funds without their knowledge , it is called Misselling.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) All 1,2 & 3(E) None of theseANS (B)39. The sensitive Index of the Bombay Stock Exchsange keeps on changing positively and negatively both. Which of the following is/are the main reasons which contributed for his sudden change in the same ?(1) Higher GDP growth(2) Continuous foreign funds flow(3) High volume of forex reserves(4) Only 1 Recession in USA(A) Only 1 & 2(B) Only 2 & 3(C) Both 3 & 4(D) Only 2(E) All 1,2 ,3 & 4ANS (B)40. The USA , as reported in the leading newspapers is proceeding towards 'recession'. What happens when an economy goes in the grip of 'recession'?(1) GDP growth slow down(2) People lose their jobs(3) Foreign exchange reserve goes up substantially as lot of loans/grants star pouring in .(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) Both 1 & 2(E) None of theseANS (D)

COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE EXAMINATION 2008 (17-02-2008) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SOLVED PAPER

1. Who of the following is the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission?(a) Vijay Tendulkar(b) M. Dt!modaran(c) Vijay Kelkar(d) Y. V. ReddyAns (c)2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I List-II(Folk Dance) (State)A. Bhavai 1. MizoramB. Thabal Chongba 2. AssamC. Cheraw 3. ManipurD. Bhortal Nritya 4. RajasthanCode:(a) A B C D4 1 3 2(b) A B C D2 1 3 4(c) A B C D4 3 1 2(d) A B C D2 3 1 4Ans (c)3. Two Greenfield airport projects in India are being implemented on Build Own Operate Transfer BOOT) basis. One is at Bengaluru. Where is the other one located?(a)Hyderabad(b) Chennai(c) Kolkata(d) MumbaiAns (a)4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I List-II(Institute of Indian (Location)Systems of Medicine) A. National Institute 1. Kolkataof Unani Medicines B. National Institute 2. Jaipurof Homoeopathy C. National Institute 3. Chennaiof Ayurveda D. National Institute 4. BengaluruOf Sidda Code: (a) A B C D 4 2 1 3 (b) A B C D 3 1 2 4 (c) A B C D 4 1 2 3 (d) A B C D 3 2 1 4 Ans (c)5. Consider the following statements:1. Currently three waterways have been declared as the National Waterways of India.2. The Sadiya-Dhubri stretch of river Brahmaputra is the longest National Waterway.

Which of the following statements given above is correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Ans (a)6. Consider the following statements:1. BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is visualized as a bridging link between ASEAN and SAARC.2.It was formerly known as the Bangkok Agreement.Which of the statements above is/are correct?a. 1 OnIyb. 2 onlyc. Both 1 and 2d. Neither 1 nor 2Ans (a)7. Who is the Chairman of Second administrative Reforms CommissIon?(a ) Bimal Jalan(b) Dr. Karan Singh(c) M.Veerappa Moily(d) Ahmed Patel8. Which one of the following is not a member of ASEAN?(a) Cambodia(b) Malaysia(c) Singapore(d) South KoreaAns (d)9. Dr. C. Rangarajan Committee is associated with which one of the following?a. Pricing and Taxation of Petroleum Productsb. Estimation of National Incomec. Tax Structured. Estimation of Money SupplyAns (a)10.Where is the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) located?(a) Bengaluru(b) Hyderabad(c)Coimbatore(d) MachilipatnamAns (b)11.What is 'Super 30 l' ?(a) A name of modern computer(b) A new variety of wheat(c)American Trade Law(d) A new vaccine for AIDSAns (c)12. Who is the Managing Director IMF?(a)Rodrigo Rato(b)Dominique Strauss-Kahn(c)Daniel Vasella(d) Alberto FoutanaAns (b)13. Which one of the following sites of the Indus valley Civilization had an ancient dockyard?(a) Kalibangan(b) LothaI(c) Rangpur(d) Harappa

Ans (b)14. How many hours of daylight does the equator experience on September equinox?(a) 8 hours(b) 9 hours(c) 10 hours(d) 12 hoursAns (d)15. What is the period covered by the recommendations of the 12th Finance Commission?a.Year 2004-2009b.Year 2005-2010c.Year 2006-2011d.Year 2007-2012Ans (b)16. Which one of the following is not identified by Central Pollution Control Board as heavily polluting industry?(a) Pulp and Paper(b) Sugar(c) Tea(d) FertilizerAns (c)17. Consider the following statements:1. The Golden Quadrilateral connects the four major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata.2. The North-South Corridor will pass through Hyderabad.Which of the statements given above is / are correct?a.1 onlyb.2 onlyc.Both 1 and 2d.Neither 1 nor 2Ans (c)18. Among the following, which Mughal Emperor introduced the policy of Sulh-i-kul ?(a) Babar(b) Humayun(c) Akbar(d) ShahjahanAns (c)19. Who built the Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri?(a) Akbar(b) Jahangir(c) Shahjahan(d) AurangzebAns (a)20. Malik Kafur was whose General? (a) Balban(b)Ala-ud-din khilji(c) Muhammad bin Tughluq(d) Firoz Shah TughluqAns (b)21. Among the following, who is given the credit of carrying Jainism in South India?(a) Sudharmana(b) Indrabhuti(c)Bhadrabahu(d) SthulabhadraAns (c)22. Which one of the following is not a feature of North Indian temple architecture?(a) Sikhara(b) Garbha Griha(C) Gopura

(d) PradakshinaAns (d)23. Which one of the following was the capital of Hoysalas?(a) Malkhed(b) Dwarasamudra(c) Somnathpur(d) BadamiAns (b)24. What is the correct chronological order in which the following kings ruled in India?1. Bimbisara2. Mahapadma Nanda3. Kanishka I4. SkandaguptaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Code:a. 1-2-3- 4b. 4-3-2-1c. 2-3-4-1d. 3-1-4-2Ans (a)25. Who of the following revolutionaries set up the United India House in the USA?(a) Ramnath Puri and Vir Savarkar(b) Taraknath Das and G. D. Kumar(c) Lala Hardayal and Bhagat Singh(d) Harnam Singh and Bhagwan SinghAns (b)26. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, who among the following was labelled as 'Moderate' leader in the congress?a.Gopal Krishna Gokhaleb.Bipin Chandra Palc.Lala Lajpat Raid.Aurobindo GhoseAns (a)27. During Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following happened earliest(a) Commission(b) Gaya Session of Congress(c) Tripuri Session of Congress(d) Gandhi-Irwin PactAns (b)28. The Rani Jhansi Regiment, the Women's Regiment of the Azad Hind Fauj, was under whose command?a.Usha Mehtab.Anne Mascarenesc.Aruna Asaf Alid.Lakshmi SehgalAns (d)29. What was the reason or ground for the British Empire to annex Sambalpur in 1850?(a) Lack f proper governance(b) Death of its ruler without any heir(c) Subsidiary Alliance(d) Its involvement in a conspiracy against British RuleAns (b)30. At which of its Session, did the Congress officially accept the 'socialistic pattern of society'?(a)Nagpur Session of 1959(b) Avadi Session of 1955(c) Bombay Session of 1953(d) Calcutta Session of 1957Ans (b)

31. Who among the following Indian freedom fighters made an attempt to estimate the per capita income of India?(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale(b) Feroze Shah Mehta(c) Surendranath Banerjee(d) Dadabhai NaorojiAns (d)32. Which of the following vested the Secretary of State for India with supreme control over the Government of India?(a) Pitt's India Act, 1784(b) Government of India Act, 1858(c) Indian Councils Act, 1861(d) Minto-Morley Reforms, 1909Ans (b)33. Amongst the following, who cooperated with Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the implementation of his educational programmes?(a) Dwarkanath Tagore(b) David Hare(c) Henri Derozio(d) William JonesAns (b)34. Which Philosophical system was founded by Vallabhacharya?(a)Maharashtra Dharma(b)Shuddhadvaita(c) Anekantavada(d) VisistadvaitaAns (b)35. In early medieval India, what did the term Jital refer to?(a) Weight(b) Diet(c) Coin(d) GameAns (c)36. What were the ahdis of Akbar's time?(a) Village level money-lenders(b)Village guards(c)Cashiers working in diwani(d) Foot-soldiers in the army37. With reference to Delhi Sultanate who was the founder Sayyid Dyvasty ?(a)Khizr Khan(b) Mubarak Shah (c) Muhammad Shah (d) Ala-ud-din Alam Shah Ans (a)38. Which one among the following kinds of organisms resides in the roots of pulse Plants to do nitrogen fixation?.A. Bacteriab.Fungic.Protozoad.VirusAns (a)39. Cloves, used as a spice, are derived from which of the following plant parts(a) Seeds(b) Fruits (c) Flower buds(d) Young leavesAns (c)40. In the human body, Cowper's glands form a part of which one of the following?

(a) Digestive system(b) Endocrine system(c) Reproductive system(d) Nervous system .Ans (c)41. Which one of the following glands produces the Growth Hormone (Somatotropin)?(a) Adrenal(b) Pancreas(c) Pituitary(d) ThyroidAns (c)42. Which one of the following groups of animals are primates?(a) Giraffes and Zebras(b) Kangaroos and Koalas(c)Lemurs and Lorises(d) Rabbits and HaresAns (c)43. Which one of the following is included in the World List of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO?(a) Kinnaur Region(b) Spiti Valley(c) Nallamalai Hills(d)SundererbansAns (d)44. Consider the following statements:1.Cigarette smoking exposes a person to benzene.2.Benzene is known carcinogen.Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Ans (c)45. Which of the following gases is released from rice fields in the most prominent quantities?(a) Carbon dioxide(b)Methane(c)Carbon monoxide(d) Sulphur dioxideAns (b)46. Which of the following nutrients is not a structural component of the plant?(a) Nitrogen(b) Calcium(c)Phosphorus(d) PotassiumAns (b)47. Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located?(a) Bengaluru(b) Kanpur(c) Coimbatore(d)CuttackAns (d)48. Dim-vision in the evening and night results from the deficiency of which one of the following?(a)Vitamin A(b) Vitamin E(c) Vitamin B12(d) Vitamin CAns (a)

49. Consider the following statements:1.Nobel Peace Prize is presented annually in Oslo by the King of Norway.2. The Nobel laureate receives three things-a diploma, a medal and a document confirming the prize amount.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) neither 1 nor 2Ans (c)50.Consider the following statements:1.India has 10 Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).2. The spent fuel from the PHWRs is reprocessed into plutonium.3. All imported reactors are under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3Ans (c)51. Who among the following won the Wimbledon Women's Tennis Championship, 2007?(a) Amelie Mauresmo(b) Venus Williams(c) Marion Bartoli(d) Svetlana KuznetsovaAns (b)52. Adoor Gopalakrishnan, the recipient of Padma Vibhushan award, 2006 is associated with which one of the following fields?(a) Civil Services(b) Art(c) Literature and Education(d) Social WorkAns (b)53. Consider the following statements:1. Dinosaurs roamed the earth during the Mesozoic era.2. All Dinosaurus and other reptiles such as Ichthyosaurus and Pterosaurus. became extinct due to unknown reasons in Triassic period.Which of the statements above given is / are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Ans (a)54. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I List-IICelestial Body) ( Roman God)A. Mercury 1. God of the Under world and DeathB. Pluto 2. God of Commerce, Eloquence and SkillC. Mars 3. God of the SeaD. Neptune 4. God of WarCode:(a) A B C D3 1 4 2(b) A B C D2 4 1 3(c) A B C D3 4 1 2

(d) A B C D 2 1 4 3

Ans (d)

55. The persons working in textile factories such as carpet weavers are exposed to which of the following occupational disease?(a) Asbestosis(b) Asthma and Tuberculosis(c)Silicosis(d) SiderosisAns (b)56. What is mixed farming?(a)Growing of several crops in a planned way(b) Growing Rabi as well as Kharif crops(c)growing several crops and also rearing animals(d) Growing of fruits as well as vegetableAns (c)

57. Who among the following was the first European to encounter the Cacao plant, from which chocolate is made?(a) Christopher Columbus(b) John Cabot(c) Hernando Cortez(d) De LeonAns (c)58. 'Misch metal' is widely used in the manufacture of which of the following?(a) Material of car brake(b) Smoke detectors(c)Cigarette lighters(d) Emergency lightsAns (c)59. The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be hosted by New Delhi. Two new disciplines will be added to the games. What are they?(a)Billiardss and Kabaddi(b) Tennis and Archery(c)Basketball and Volleyball(d) Tennis and BilliardsAns (a)

60. What is Jeweller's rouge?(a) Ferric oxide(b) Ferrous oxide(c)Ferrous carbonate(d) Ferric carbonateAns (a)61. Consider the following statements:1. The Gandhara art of the Peshawar Valley is known for some of the finest sculptures made in dark grey schist.2. The Kushanas were the first Indian kings to have portraits of themselves made in their shrines.Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(a)1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) neither 1 nor 262. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List –I List-II(Name) (Game)

A. Dola Banerjee 1.BadmintonB. Aparna Popat 2.SnookerC. Anuja Thakur 3. ChessD. Parimarjan Negi 4. ArcheryCode: (a) A B C D2 3 1 4(b) A B C D4 1 2 3(c) A B C D2 1 3 4(D) A B C D4 1 3 2Ans (b)63. Who among the following was the first Law Minister of India?(a) Jawaharlal Nehru(b)Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(c)Dr.B. R. Ambedkar(d) T. KrishnamachariAns (c)64. Financial distribution between the Union and the States takes place onthe basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?(a) The National Development Council(b) The Inter-State Council(c) The planning Commission(d)The Finance Commission 65. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I List-II (Subjects(Schedule in the Constitution of India)A. Tenth Schedule 1. languagesB. Eighth Schedule 2. Provisions as to disqualification on the grounds of defectionC. First Schedule 3.Validation of certain acts and RegulationsD.Ninth Schedule 4. The stateCode:(a) A B C D4 3 2 1(b) A B C D2 1 4 3(c) A B C D4 1 2 3(d) A B C D2 3 4 1Ans (b)66. As which one of the following, does carbon occur in its purest form in nature?(a) Carbon black(b) Graphite(c)Diomond(d) CoalAns (c)67. In which Part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?(a) I(b) II(c) III(d) IVAns (b)68.Consider the following statements:

1. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs constitutes Consultative Committees of Members of both the house of Parliament.2.The main purpose of these committees is to provide a forum for formal discussions between the Government and Members of Parliament on policies and programmes of the Government.Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(a) 1 only(b)2 only(c) Both 1and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Ans (c)

69. Consider the following statements:1.Union Executive consists of the President and the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head.2.The President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.3.Executive power of the Union is vested in the Prime Minister.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a)1 and 3 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d) 2 onlyAns (c)

70. What does the 93rd Constitutional Amendment bill deal with?(a) Inclusion of Bodo, Dogri,Maithili and Santhali , languages in the Eighth Schedule(b) Inclusion of service tax levied by Union and collected and appropriated by the Union and the States in the Seventh Schedule(c)Free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years(d) No reservation in Panchayats need to be made in favour of Scheduled Castes in Arunachal PradeshAns (d)

71. At which one of the following places, East-West Corridor connecting Silchar and Porbandar and North-South Corridor connecting Srinagar and Kanyakumari, intersect eaeh other?(a)Jhansi(b) Agra(c) Jabalpur(d) Nagpur IAns (a)

72. Which one of the following is not an insect-borne disease?(a) Beriberi(b) Kala azar(c) Malaria(d) PlagueAns (a)73. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer sing the code given below the Lists:List-[ List-II(Disease) (Part of Human affected)A.Conjunctivitis 1. EyesB. Dermatitis 2. Joints

C. Gout 3. SkinD. Meningitis 4. Spinal CordCode: (a) A B C D2 4 1 3

(b) A B C D1 3 2 4(c) A B C D2 3 1 4(d) A B C D1 4 2 3

Ans (b)74. Which of the following parts of blood carry outthe function of body defence?(a) Red blood cells(b) White blood cells(c) Platelets(d) HaemoglobinsAns (b)

75.Where is the National Institute of Nutrition located?(a) Bengaluru(b) Hyderabad(c) Mysore(d) PuneAns (b)76. Which of the following is a rich source of energy?(a) Protein{b) Lipid(c) Carbohydrate(d) VitaminAns (b)77. In human body, what is the number of cervical vertebrae?(a) 5(b) 7(c)8(d) 12Ans (b)

78. The terms Lubb and Dubb relate to which one of the following?(a) Heart(b) Eyes(c) Teeth(d) LungsAns (a)

79. In normal adult human, what is the rate of heartbeat per minute?(a) 72-80(b) 70-75(c) 80-97(d) 82-87Ans (a)

80. Which one of the following is considered as the easily digestible source of protein?(a) Egg albumin(b) Soybean(c) Fish flesh(d) Red meatAns (b)

81. Which of the following plants is not capable of manufacturing own food?(a) Algae(b) Mushroom(c)Carrot(d) CabbageAns (b)

82. Which one of the following peaks is the highest?(a) Nanda Devi(b) Kanchenjunga(c)Godwm Austen(d) Nanga Parbat sAns (c)

83. Which one of the following is the correct order in which the following cities are located from West to East?(a) Alwar -Gorakhpur-Ranchi-Bhagalpur(b)Bhagalpur-Ranchi-Alwar- Gorakhpur(c)Ranchi-Alwar-Bhagalp- Gorakhpur(d)Gorakhpur-Bhagalpur-Ranchi-AlwarAns (a)

84. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?Country Currency(a) Mynmar Baht(b) Thailand Kyat(c)Cambodia Riel(d) Vietnam RupiahAns (c)

85. Which waterway separates India from Sri Lanka?(a) Eight Degree Channel(b)Palk Strait(c) Ten Degree Channel(d) Andaman SeaAns (b)

86. Which one of the following countries is not a UN member country?(a) Greece(b)Taiwan(c) Portugal(d) AustraliaAns (b)

87. Consider the following statements:The South-West Monsoon originates in India due to1.low pressure in the Punjab plain2.high pressure in areas South of India3.equatorial low being filled up by descending air current4.the HimalayasWhich of the statements given above are correct?(a) 1 and 4 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 2 and 4 onlyAns (b)88. Which one of the following iron and steel plants was established with the British collaboration?

(a) Bhilai(b) Rourkela(c) Bokaro(d) DurgapurAns (d)

89. Which of the following divides India into Northern and Southern parts?(a)Equator(b) Tropic of Cancer(c) Tropic of Capricorn(d) Arctic CircleAns (b)

90. which one of the following is the oldest oil refinery in India?(a) Haldia(b)Koyali(c)Digboi(d) MathuraAns (c)91. Which one of the following diagrams shows the direction and duration of wind?(a) Cartogram(b) Climognim(c)Ergograph(d) Star diagramAns (d)

92. June 21 is the longest day of the year for those living in the Northern hemisphere. What is the shortest day of the year for those living in the Southern hemisphere?(a) March 21(b) September 21(c)December 21d) June 21Ans (d)

93. Which one of the following countries is not a founder member of OPEC?(a)Algeria(b) Kuwait(c)Iraq(d) IranAns (a)

94. Bar is a unit of which one of the following?(a) Force(b) Energy(c) Pressure(d) FrequencyAns (c)

95.With which one of the following countries, India shares maximum length of the border?(a)Bangladesh(b)Pakistan(c) China(d) NepalAns (a)

96. Consider the following statements:

1.Doris Lessing becomes the oldest person to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (2007).2. She is a school dropout.3.Jane Moor is the pseudonym of Dorislessing.Which of the statements given above is /are correct?(a)1 only(b)1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3Ans (b)

97. Liberhan Commission has been appointed to deal with which one of the following?(a) Anti-Sikh Riots, 1984(b)Demolition of Babri Masjid(c)Godhra Incident(d) Mumbai Communal RiotsAns (b)

98 Which one of the following industries is not recommended by Investment commission as national thrust Area?(a)Tourism(b) Information Technology(c) Agro-processing(d) TextilesAns (b)

99. The Kyoto Protocol commits the developed nations, including economies in transition to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by which e of the following during the years 2008-2012?(a) An average of 4%. gelow 1990 levels(b) An average of 5% below 2000 levels(c)An average of 4.2% below 2.000 levels(d) An average of 5.2% below 1990 levelsAns (a)

100. According to the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 and FRBM Rules, 2004, the Government is under obligation to present three statements before the Parliament along with the Annual Budget. Which one of the following is not one of them?(a) Macroeconomic – FrameworkStatement(b)Fiscal Policy strategy Statement .(c) Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement(d) Statement showing Short-termAns (b)

101. What is an ECO-MARK?(a) A scheme for labelling pollution-free industrial unit(b) A scheme for labeling environment friendly consumer product(c) A cost-effective technique production(d) An international certification recognizing eco-friendly buildingAns (b)

102. Which among the following is the oldest board under the Department of Commerce?(a) The Rubber Board(b) The Tea Board(c) The Coffee Board(d) The Tobacco BoardAns (c)

103. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?(a) Fiat Italy(b) Nissan Japan(c) Toyota Japan(d) Hyundai GermanyAns (d)

104. Consider the following statements:1. At the time of independence, the Government of India followed the calendar based on saka era.2.The National Calendar commenced on Chaitra 1 Saka, 1879 corresponding to March 22, 1957 AD.Which of the statements above is/are correct?(a)1 only(b)2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) neither 1nor 2Ans (b)105. The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty did he belong to?(a) Somavamsi dynasty(b) Imperial Ganga dynasty(c)Suryavamsi Gajapati dynasty(d) Bhoi dynastyAns (c)106. Consider the following events:1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre2. Second Civil Disobedience Movement3. Congress Split at Surat4. Boycott of Simon CommissionWhich one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above events?(a) 3-1-4-2(b) 1-4-2-3(c) 4-2-3-1(d) 2-3-1-4Ans (a)107. The characteristic odour of Garlic is due to which one of the following?(a) Chlorine-containing compounds(b) Fluorine-containing compounds(c)Nitrogen-containing compounds(d)Sulphur-containing compoundsAns (d)108. What does airbag, used for safety of car driver, contain?(a) Sodium bicarbonate(b) Sodium azide(c)Sodium nitrite(d) Sodium peroxideAns (b)109. Which colour of heat radiation represents the highest temperature?(a) Blood red(b) Dark cherry(c)Salmon(d)WhiteAns (d)110. Which one of the following is correct?A concrete wall generally,(a) only reflects sound(b) only absorbs sound

(c) only transmits sound(d) absorbs and transmits sound Ans (d)111. What would be the best choice for window material to keep the outside heat away?(a) Single-pane glass(b) Double-pane glass without a gap inBetween(c)Double-pane glass with water filled in between(d) Double-pane glass with air in betweenAns (d)112. What is the pH value of pure water?(a)1(b) 6(c)7(d) 10Ans (c)

113. A ray of light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle 30° with the normal at the point of incidence. The ray will be deviated from its incidence direction by what angle?(a) 30°(b) 60°(c)120°(d) None of the aboveAns (a)114. Who gave the first evidence of the Big- Bang theory?(a) Edwin Hubble(b) Albert Einstein(c) S. Chandrasekhar(d)Stephen HawkingAns (a)115. The density of water varies with temperature which helps the aquatic animals to live in cold water. At what temperature is the density of water maximum?(a)1°C(b) 2 °C(c) 3OC(d)40CAns (d)116.Why is it difficult to see through fog?(a) Rays of light suffer total internal reflection from the fog droplets(b) Rays of light are scattered by the fog droplets(c) Fog droplets absorb light(d) The refractive index of fog is extremely HighAns (b)Directions :Each of the next four (4) items consists of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:Code:(a) Both A and R are individually true and R, is the correct explanation of A(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A(c) A is true but R is false(d) A is false but R is true117. Assertion (A) : Steam is more harmful for human body than the boiling water in case of burn.Reason (R) : Boiling water contains more heat than steam.Ans:(c)118. Assertion (A) : Red blood cells burst when placed in water.

Reason (R) :Due to osmosis, water enters into red blood cells.Ans:(a)119. Assertion (A) : The percentage of the earth's surface covered by India is 2'4%.Reason (R) : On the Mercator's map of the world, India is shown much smaller than Canada.Ans: (b)120. Assertion (A) : An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a Civil Court.Reason (R) : Award of Lok Adalat is final and binding on all parties, and no appeal lies against thereto before any court.Ans: (c)